With its three tiers stacked neatly like elegant gift boxes or a wedding cake, it’s no wonder 27 Main Street in Falmouth was a wedding gift from Albert Nye to his betrothed in 1849.

Built as the first summer house in Falmouth, the estate, currently used as an inn, occupies an utterly peaceful lot in the heart of the Historic District, close to exceptional dining and shopping, galleries, and a dozen of Cape Cod’s best beaches.

If you’re looking to romanticize life on the Cape, look no further than the estate’s wraparound veranda, dreamy gazebo, immaculate landscaping, and 150 year-old boxwoods. Wrapped with mature shade trees, the property promises a special spot for every guest and loved ones.

And there’s room for them all — the main house features eight bedrooms each with a private bath and two kitchens for feeding a crowd. There’s even more space in the carriage house and the newly built garage with a 1,000 square-foot great room.

For period drama, the main house delights with an ornate staircase, black marble fireplace, and extra-tall, shuttered windows under 13-foot ceilings adorned with chandeliers.

On the market for $4,800,000, the sale of the residence is represented by Jodi Freedman with Sotheby’s International Realty, 617-803-6048.

Home Showcase:

Address: 27 Main Street, Falmouth, MA 02540

Bedrooms: 9

List Price: $4,800,000

Square feet: 9,740

Price per square foot: $493

Annual taxes: $ 17,769 in 2024.

Location: Falmouth’s Historic District.

Built in: 1849

The Appraisal:

Pros:

Historic property

Peaceful grounds

Cons:

May want aesthetic updates

home showcase – 27 Main Street Falmouth, MA 02540Photo credit: Nauset Media
home showcase – 27 Main Street Falmouth, MA 02540Photo credit: Nauset Media
home showcase – 27 Main Street Falmouth, MA 02540Photo credit: Nauset Media